Land Acknowledgement
We at Whim W’Him acknowledge that we are on the unceded ancestral lands of the Duwamish People. A people that are still here, continuing to honor and bring to light their ancestral heritage. We stand to learn from the Duwamish as stewards of this area and to act in solidarity with them to keep this land alive and thriving. We could not call this city home without the Duwamish Tribe.
mink boyce
she/her/hers
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear Whimmers,
Welcome to Spring 2026. On behalf of our artists and our whole team, thank you for being here. Live performance is made as much by audiences as it is for them, and everyone who shows up and supports the company is part of it. We don’t take your presence for granted.
This program closes our 25|26 season, and what a season it has been. We mark it with three new works by Rena Butler, James Gregg, and Olivier Wevers. Three distinct voices, each creating something new with and for this company.
It’s exciting to welcome back Rena and James. Rena first worked with us during the pandemic, when her work could only exist on film. Seeing her now create a fully realized work for the stage feels significant. James returns after nearly a decade, and it’s been remarkable to see what he has gone on to create in that time. Staying connected to artists and building relationships that evolve and bring new experience into the room is something we value deeply.
Olivier also contributes a new piece to the program, continuing to create bold, challenging dance, alongside leading the company. I’m continually struck by the way he works and the environment he creates. The strength of his artistic voice, and the integrity he brings to Whim, sets the standard for everything we do.
I also want to recognise the wider community around this work. Many of you are part of our center, as teachers, students, and those who create, train, and bring life to our studios, and part of what Whim W’Him has grown into. That connection to community matters, and it continues to grow.
It’s important to take a moment to acknowledge what brings us all together. It is a shared pursuit of creativity and excellence, and our dancers embody that fully. They are rigorous, committed, and inspiring. The reason we can continue to build and grow is because of the caliber and commitment to artistry you are about to experience this evening. That work has impact beyond this stage, and it is something very special to be part of.
It is a rare thing in today’s busy lives to be able to step away and fully commit to one shared experience. I hope you are moved by what you experience this evening and that you enjoy every moment.
Thank you for being here and for being part of it.
Mink Boyce
Executive Director
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